Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts stuffed with broccoli, cheddar and cream cheese—baked until golden for a low-carb, gluten-free main.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Filling

07 - 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
08 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
10 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
02 - In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
03 - Pat the chicken breasts dry. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each breast, taking care not to slice all the way through.
04 - Rub each chicken breast with olive oil and coat generously with the prepared seasoning mix, ensuring the pocket interiors are seasoned.
05 - In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Blend thoroughly.
06 - Fill each chicken breast with the broccoli-cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
07 - Place the stuffed chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and cheese is melted and bubbling.
09 - Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The filling tastes like a hidden treasure—savory broccoli melds with creamy cheese in every single bite.
  • It transforms basic chicken into something truly impressive, but it takes surprisingly little effort.
02 -
  • Be careful when cutting pockets—one slip and the filling leaks out everywhere (ask me how I know).
  • Letting the chicken rest after baking keeps every slice juicy rather than dry.
03 -
  • Let the cream cheese soften fully before mixing—the filling blends much more smoothly.
  • A light broil right at the end delivers extra golden, bubbly cheese if you crave crispiness.

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